Rat

Your luck will fluctuate this year but a silver lining will eventually appear. The workplace might become a little complicated and your social relationships will send you into a spin. You’ll have to find the key and go with the flow.Lucky Stars will help you along the way so not to worry. Be careful whom you befriend and be cautious of traps set by new acquaintances. Your expenses will increase as time moves on now so settle the bills no matter how small they are.

Ox

Your Lucky Star is shining bright at the beginning of this July . You may want to collaborate with others in business and in doing so, increase your competitive edge. This month’s emphasis will be on strengthening social ties. Don’t trouble yourself with trivial matters. Generosity and forgiveness will help you achieve greatness now.

Ox years : 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

You may feel out of control in terms of relationships and you really don’t know how to improve on them. There will be an increase in expenses too so just you be careful.

Tiger

Your July 2019 seems to be filled with luck and you’ll be in just the mood to work non-stop. You’ll show a marked improvement at work and you’ll be on top of the world when your performance is finally acknowledged. There could be a brief surge in wealth now too.

Tiger years : 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

Seize this opportunity but know when to quit. Steer clear of trivial conflicts though. Your social network is crucial this month so do your best to keep it alive.

Rabbit

This is not a good month for you will work hard and for seemingly no gains! It will be difficult to set your sights on goals and there will be messes to clean up. Wealth seems so difficult to attain but fortunately for you, your lucky star will appear by the middle of July and your luck will change.

Rabbit years : 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Depression may begin to affect your relationships and there will be misunderstandings. A calm, communicative approach will resolve this.

Dragon

Your luck is stable and positive but be cautious in your daily chores. There will be hiccups at work and life in general and expenses will increase too.

Dragon Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Be patient with others and these issues should be resolved quickly. Business dragons should be more conservative and place more emphasis on winning with long-term plans.

Snake

It’s a buoyant month in terms of your luck which may leave you dizzy. There will be complications in your daily work so you should avoid making major changes. Young snakes shouldn’t switch jobs now, in the beginning of the month. Settle for what you have and appreciate it for all its worth. Watch your personal finances and set a limit on spending.

Snake Years : 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

Your love life may not go as you’d like but with a little thought, you’ll end up enjoying each others company.

Horse

A new start for a new month. If you have already developed a work plan, it’s time to put it into action. If you haven’t, begin drawing it up now. You really don’t want to miss this opportunity.

Horse Years: 942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

There’ll be increased income now but there could also be increased expenses. It is quite probable that you’ll suffer an accident. Pay special attention to road safety, keep an eye on the traffic and avoid strolling alone at night.

Goat

Be prepared for the bad news now. You will endeavour to give it your all at work but the returns will not be anything like that which you envisaged.

Goat Years : 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

There will be numerous distractions too. Be conservative in investments. you will have a hard time juggling between relationships and when you begin to lose patience there will be misunderstandings. This can only be a losing situation.

Monkey

This July 2019 will not be so good. You will encounter various obstacles and become stuck in a rut. Be as flexible as you can and know when to quit!

Monkey Years : 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

There will be gossip around you and some may even attack you deliberately which will lead to furious arguments. Beware of making new ‘friends’ and be cautious of your words.

Rooster

There’ll be subtle changes this month but cautiousness will save you from trouble. You will need to adjust to a new working environment. Just go with the flow.

Rooster Years : 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

Be progressive in investing and conduct your business legitimately. You will enjoy a stable love life and be able to tolerate minor hiccups. You could be blessed with good luck for the entire year if you make offerings to the Tai Sui on the 9th and 15th of the month.

Dog

A satisfactory month with great workflow so seize the opportunity to achieve your goals. This will be the Pinnacle of the year. Business dogs will increase their efficiency and revenue.

Dog Years : 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

There’ll be tension in social relationships and will need rationality to solve them. Be careful in investments and don’t fuzz over minor losses. They could be perceived as a way to solve disasters.

Pig

This July will be splendid and you can accomplish anything. Show off your talents and receive all the rewards. You’ll manage your finances well and youngsters will learn a great lesson in managing their daily expenses too. Family life will be pleasant and warm. Charity work could help resolve various problems.

A horse month is often conducive to identifying key opportunities and tools that are essential for personal and professional growth.

Here’s more of a breakdown for all signs:

Rat Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 4/10 - Rat, you have litigation or debate that needs your attention if you do not want the situation to deteriorate to your disadvantage. Be vigilant and keep your valuables safe. If you are going through an episode of anxiety, get help before the situation seems out of control. Nevertheless, the Metal feeds and protects the Rat. This is good news, since it allows you to be stronger to face the annoyances of the month of the Horse. Take advantage of this time to meet friends you have not seen for a long time. Their advice can be very useful to you soon. You will be granted projection provided you do not isolate yourself.

Ox Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 4/10 - Ox, a remodeling of your emotional life can surprise you in the short term. This will be partly due to a situation you do not control. Whatever happens, do not make things harder than they are. Stay true to your principles. On the other hand, stubbornness and grudge can cause some regrettable financial losses. Preserve your serenity of mind by indulging in relaxing activities and laughing as much as possible. This is not the time to sink into depression because, as you feel deep inside, all this is fleeting.

Tiger Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 8/10 - Good luck, opportunity, action and fusional love are the ingredients of the energy mix that awaits the Tiger for this month of the Horse. This is an excellent time, during which each investment has the potential to be successful. Reunion with friends can restore strong links. Everything is fine. Be careful all the same to any possible excess of zeal. Always keep a minimum of control on your desires of the moment so as not to compromise a lunar month which is initially very beneficial to you.

Rabbit Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 7/10 -Rabbit, this is a particularly beneficial month financially and professionally. Successful business trips are possible, where interesting meetings can generate profitable future collaborations. A person or institution could finally honor or repay a debt to you. You are on a good dynamic, Continue to preserve on the projects that you lead at this moment. Beautiful prospects are waiting for you if you keep you pace. This is not the time to change your lifestyle.

Dragon Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 5/10 - Dragon, do not compromise what you have built hard because of systematic and counterproductive opposition. As a first step, prepare for a change that is difficult to accept in your social circle. Do not take out your pies right now, it may not be your turn to scroll. Assume your statements and affirmations of the past to keep a clear conscience. The balance is maintained on the financial level but freedom and comfort have their price to pay. Be reasonable.

Snake Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 5/10 - Snake, rely on your sense of strategy to get appreciated differently, because your charms do not always operate in the same way depending on the time or place. In love, secrets and enigmas are hard to bear for pretenders who want to approach you. Take time to rest when you feel that your strength is decreasing. Expand your listening skills. you may hear some very useful info for your near future.

Horse Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 7/10 - Horse, on a sentimental level it may be finally time to stop running behind people who do not give you the importance you serve. This is a good thing because you have a good chance of making the most of the time gained by new, much more interesting meetings. However, be sure of your actions, not to be forced to go back. If you do the housework, fo ti well. Otherwise, on a professional level, you can expect a much better dynamic than the previous month. Finally, your usefulness and effectiveness are recognized within the team. If you are self-emplyed, competitors may be tempted to imitate you, but fortunately without much success. You calm the jealousies for a moment. Recognition and promotion give you hope for the future.

Goat Horoscope:

Monthly ratings - 8/10 - Goat, the pace is similar to the previous month, except that solutions finally come to you. Know how to seize them. Avoid the mistake of bad organization to put the odds on your side. Family reunions and important friendships are to be expected, but remember not to express yourself more than reason. Let others assume the consequences of their remarks because on your side, you have other projects to manage. You will sooner or later end up reap the fruits of your previous meetings and your professional investment. Know how to share your leisure time and that of your work equitably. This is where your main difficulty lies in 2019. This will not happen on your own with out a sustained effort on your past. Preserve and build relentlessly, especially as you are a month the favored of this period of the Chinese calendar.

Monkey Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 7/10 - Monkey, it is a month favorable to potential financial transactions, embellished with some tripes which will have the particularly of combining work and leisure. In addition, an unexpected change in the organization of your work may finally give you the opportunity to fully express some of your qualities still unknown to your professional partners In this case you have the opportunity to express your innovative ideas to attentive minds, presupposed to collaborate with you. At home, conflicts arising from difference of opinion on domestic issues gradually fade away. It is a period of compromise, but also alliance with your relatives.

Rooster Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 5/10 - Rooster, faced with a desire for sudden more pronounced than accustomed, you should keep under control your desires to go elsewhere. This is not an ideal time to make long term decisions. The month is hectic emotionally. Give more importance to domestic events that may seem trivial. At work, the result may not be up to your expectations. It is better to capitalize on time and perseverance to achieve your goals. Know how to listen to the advice of the wiser, it might be very useful these days.

Dog Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 7/10 - Dog, do not be unduly irritated by the superficial behavior that you observe, because to alarm you at the slightest annoyance exhausts you more than anything else. It’s a good month for financial matters, but avoid making any major transactions without the supervision of a competent knowledgeable and trusted person. Force yourself to look at the events positively. The few trips made during the month are enriching on a human level. Emotional stability possible you control any jealous feeling.

Pig Horoscope:

Monthly rating - 6/10 - Pig, if you are in a period of flutter at the professional level, do not panic, with a little motivation you should have some interesting career opportunties, just as your perseverance will eventually pay off. On an emotional level, you learn how to get rid of your complexes one by one and even to transform them into strength. you are finally ready for a new beginning, on many aspects of your life. If material satisfaction is in sight, it remains best postpone major investments to a later date.

The zodiacal sign this month is the Earth Snake. In order to cross this monthly period as peacefully as possible it’s stated that the signs of Rat, Rabbit, and Rooster to align more with the qualities of the governing sign of the year, the Pig concentrating most of their leisure activity relating at home. It’s stated that you should be nice during this month especially the signs of Tiger, Dog, and Horse. Regarding the Goat, Dragon, and Monkey strongly recommends to nurture any concrete action and follow your dreams. The Ox will avoid falling into pessimism, trying to maintain a dynamic and logical spirit by organizing of their life to be as serene as possible.

Here’s the breakdown for each sign:

Rat - is better to postpone an important trip to later. If you can not do otherwise, plan all your upstream expenses to avoid being surprised by an unexpected cash outflow. Do not let invading friends distract you from your priorities. Give priority to quality over quantity. Take care of yourself. This is not the time to lose strength.

Ox - Things seem to be stabilizing little by little. An unexpected income is possible. Be careful what you say under stress. Some in your entourage will not hesitate to distort your comments. Be clear and determined in your affective and sentimental relationships. Stay dynamic.

Tiger - the period looks favorable for an organized withdrawal. Sometimes it’s better to let things come to you. Leave nothing to chance and be very square in the classification and maintenance of your important documents. Look after your emotional relationships. Time and time, you will come our victorious.

Rabbit - this is a serene month for you, during which things improve, even if the pace of this evolution is not fast enough in your eyes. In reality, the time is favorable for the consolidation of your projects. Life smiles at you and even hobbies become possible. However, in the perspective of the better harvest, it’s better to continue patiently. Get rid of all the objects around your house and work that no longer have any functional or decorative virtue.

Dragon - some interesting trips are to be expected in the second half of the month of the snake. If despite this, you feel that things are starting to stagnate again at work, it’s because you may have chosen the wrong person with whom you are currently negotiating. Do not neglect your family or close friends. Without even knowing it or wanting to admit it, you need beneficial energies.

Snake - you are enjoying a little moment of break at the start of this exhausting Chinese year, during which the events finally take pleasant turn. You feel more seasoned and in better shape. In addition, you know perfectly well you control the situation, while it is not necessarily the case of the person by your side. Avoid being too proud. Strive to be kinder in stressful situations. you could gain lasting alliances.

Horse - The events keep the same dynamics as the previous month. But this time finally take the time to solve a problem that has been around for some time. You have the strength to overcome obstacles. Do not refuse the help you are being offered without taking the time to think about it first. No imprudence during night outings. Stay calm if you are provoked, it may be time to go home.

Goat - It’s a great month ahead for you. A boost of fate can occur and fortune can smile your way. Unexpected recognition, sentimental encounters, and popularity may occur during this month. Just avoid being too stressed or greedy. Just show that you are ready to face your destiny. On the other hand stick to your promises and avoid ruminating in public.

Monkey - if you have a Snake in your family or close friends it’s time to visit him or her. During new encounters or at your work, do not say anything that could hurt you. During this month show your diplomacy skills that will condition the coming months. In this case you have an unfailing support of your co-workers and trust future for fortune will not forsaken you.

Rooster - manage to preserve the harmony within your home because you know how to question yourself. The situation is stable which allows you to foresee the interesting opportunities on the horizon. It may be best to postpone an acquisition project to take more time to understand your commitments. Beware of the jealousy of others in case of material or amorous success. Do not be too forceful because it can be annoying.

Dog - it’s favorable this month in material acquisitions. Listen to advice you are given before any transactions. You will succeed in gaining the admiration of people who matter to you. Optimize your work time to be more profitable and do not be too impatient. You are appreciated for your loyalty. Things are improving, especially on the financial side.

Pig - even if you have recovered, keep you energy for useful things. If your prospects are good financially, still avoid the temptation of any spending frenzy. Do not be impatient when negotiating new trade agreements. Take the time to study all the possibilities of what is being offered to you. Take a break in the countryside if you feel like you’re becoming unable to control your impulses. Keep hardheaded whatever happens.

The Month of the Earth Dragon of the Chinese calendar starts on April 6th, 2019 and ends on May 4th, 2019. On May 5th, the new moon announces the passage in the Chinese calendar from the Fire Rabbit Month to the Month of the Earth Dragon of the Year of the Earth Pig, third month of the Chinese Year.

It is a period favorable to material and social transitions, marked by realism, lucidity but also by creative ideas. Good fortune in games and lottery is also favorable, because in this Dragon Month during the Year of the Pig 2019, all hopes are allowed. It is a prosperous month in terms of organization, during which community service is encouraged and progresses at a brisk pace.

This is the perfect time to set the stage for optimizing the future profitability of projects in the making. It is finally time to embark on an entrepreneurial activity that combines leisure, creativity and profits. During this period of the Year of the Pig under the zodiac sign of the Dragon, many may be tempted to reveal projects long kept secret. For some, it will be the process of enrolling in a sports or theater club, for others start a home-made jams business or even start writing the first chapter of a novel.

In summary, during the Dragon Month during the Year of the Pig 2019, know how to share your joys, your desires as well as your fears. And in this context, the Month of the Dragon makes it possible to realize how much friendship is a precious wealth to preserve and maintain.

Rat, you decompress from the accumulated stress of the previous months. You are resuming your strength. This is a key period to reorganize your future. If you are considering a change of work or home, start looking now for your situation to stabilize after the summer break. Finances are stabilizing. Watch out for the words that hurt. Be indulgent.

Ox Horoscope from April 6th to May 4th, 2019Monthly Ox Rating: 5 / 10

Ox (Buffalo), you have to accept some changes that you did not want to see happen. An extra effort is required at work. You will be rewarded with your organizational know-how. Delicate period with regard to affective relationships. Do not stay in your corner waiting for it to pass.

Tiger, you feel a small drop in shape compared to last month. Be careful what you say or what you rest on. Do not always trust luck. Watch your wallet. In case of emotional breakdown do not let things last and try an immediate reconciliation.

Rabbit (Cat), your projects evolve positively over time and you have something to celebrate. Some new activities may take longer than expected. Make your sense of strategy work. New associations or friendly links can strengthen your social position. On the financial level, buy useful. When it comes to love, it's your self-confidence that is your main charm. Imminent return to the big leagues.

Dragon, beautiful monthly prospects are available to you in many areas. You will finally win your case on topics that are important to you. Finally you are being listened to you and appreciated for your merits. The joy and the will you are showing make you much more attractive. Above all, avoid having negative people around you. You do not need that, you already had your share last year.

Snake, this is a difficult month financially, organizationally and in terms of relationships. You may not be able to pay your debts if you make a bad decision. Be precise and transparent in your actions. Do not try to put yourself in a mold at all costs. Do not do anything to encourage bad people or feed jealousies. It is time to get out of sight in order to keep your strength and preserve your achievements.

Horse, some important questions that have not yet been resolved could fuel an underlying anxiety. Pressure on the professional level. Pay attention to the quality of your oral expression. Even if you could find yourself in difficult situations, you will still find the strength and support to resist valiantly. For this do not turn your back on people who want you good. Watch your health.

Goat (Sheep), nothing obliges you to see people who give you a semblance of love and are devoid of respect for you. It is high time to move on. During this lunar month, take time for your side activities and creative work, because the Dragon has good reasons to make you a pleasant surprise. Organize yourself and stick to your agenda. Stop futile expenses that meet no other need than to satisfy the moment.

Monkey, your morale is going up little by little. The situation continues to stabilize. Take care of the people who support you. Do not put too much distance with your allies and know how to hear good advice. Be determined but do not force things. Do not leave room for individualism. Period favorable to investments. You progress.

Rooster, you did well to rest and avoid stress. With the arrival of the month of Dragon some good news can cheer you up. Make yourself forgiven if you have recently offended some people. Newcomers to your social circle appreciate you for your analytical sense. Realize your creative ideas. Good monthly period for love too. On the way to new adventures.

Dog, this is not the time to spoil beautiful things with arguments over futile topics. Do not expose your weak points to everyone. Avoid acting under the domination of feelings. Your problems shall eventually fade over time. Be patient. Avoid aggressiveness because you might regret it later. If you feel abandoned, develop other areas of interest with new people. Courage. Stay alert.

Pig (Boar), a joyful reunion helps you you recharge your energy. You will be supported in your future projects but for now it is more of a gestation period until a full liberation in the coming months. Some favorable solutions to recent problems will eventually make you smile again. You finally turn the page. Emotions as well as finances are stabilized. Harmony found. Luck is on your side.

The month of the Fire Rabbit of the Chinese calendar starts on March 7th and end on April 5th.

Though your luck for wealth is somewhat stable, the excessive waste in daily life will make you out of cash at the end of the month and ruin the investment opportunities. In workplace, you Rabbit people will be prone to misunderstanding and you should watch your tongue in communication with coworkers; some secrets and gossips you talked with them might be spread by someone. As for love relationship, you'd better say it directly and you will get an unexpected answer or surprise.

Your work will go well and you will be as busy as a bee for the project or business in your charge. The high-intensity state will improve your efficiency significantly and the work will go well with your efforts. The stressful work, however, will make you short-tempered and you should watch your attitude toward colleagues, or you will be envied and hated. Your income from work will be good but not for windfall, so stay away from gambling and consider about conservative investments or conventional savings.

Theres’s several ways to preserve your luck during this new year! One way is to eat lucky foods.

This years lucky food is Lychee!

During this year of the Earth Pig the two elements that allow the 12 signs of the Chinese calendar to maintain positive harmony through out 2019 are Fire and Metal. These signs are than associated with different features like Fire being associated with red color and Metal with white and grey. Applied to food and Chinese medicine, any food, fruit or vegetable with red and white as dominate colors has the energies (or movements as Chinese elements are called) to Fire and Metal.

Through out the year we want to create a balance or harmony with Fire and Earth in our own signs. Below are foods that will help your specific signs.

February 5th is Chinese New Years and there’s so much to celebrate! One thing that is very important to the celebration is food. There are certain dishes that are eaten for the symbolic meaning and luck.

The auspicious symbolism of these traditional Chinese New Year foods is based on their pronunciations or appearance. Not only do the dishes themselves matter, but also the preparation, and ways of serving and eating mean a lot.

The most common Chinese New Year foods includes dumplings, fish, spring rolls, and niangao. We've rounded up 7 essential Chinese, or Lunar, New Year dishes, and included the symbolism behind them all.

Here are the 7 lucky foods to eat:

1. Fish — an Increase in Prosperity

In Chinese, "fish" (鱼 Yú /yoo/) sounds like 'surplus'. Fish is a tradtional Chinese New Year dish. Chinese people always like to have a surplus at the end of the year, because they think if they have managed to save something at the end of the year, then they can make more in the next year.

Steamed fish is one of the most famous Chinese New Year recipes. What fish should be chosen for the New Year dinner is based on auspicious homophonics.

Crucian carp: As the first character of 'crucian carp' (鲫鱼 jìyú /jee-yoo/) sounds like the Chinese word 吉 (jí /jee/ 'good luck'), eating crucian carp is considered to bring good luck for the next year.

Chinese mud carp: The first part of the Chinese for "mud carp" (鲤鱼 lǐyú /lee-yoo/) is pronounced like the word for gifts (礼 lǐ /lee/). So Chinese people think eating mud carp during the Chinese New Year symbolizes wishing for good fortune.

Catfish: The Chinese for "catfish" (鲶鱼 niányú /nyen-yoo/) sounds like 年余 (nián yú) meaning 'year surplus'. So eating catfish is a wish for a surplus in the year.

Eating two fish, one on New Year's Eve and one on New Year's Day, (if written in a certain way) sounds like a wish for a surplus year-after-year.

If only one catfish is eaten, eating the upper part of the fish on New Year's Eve and the remainder on the first day of the new year can be spoken with the same homophonic meaning.

2. Chinese Dumplings — Wealth

With a history of more than 1,800 years, dumplings (饺子 Jiǎozi /jyaoww-dzrr/) are a classic Chinese food, and a traditional dish eaten on Chinese New Year's Eve, widely popular in China, especially in North China.

Chinese dumplings can be made to look like Chinese silver ingots (which are not bars, but boat-shaped, oval, and turned up at the two ends). Legend has it that the more dumplings you eat during the New Year celebrations, the more money you can make in the New Year.

Dumplings generally consist of minced meat and finely-chopped vegetables wrapped in a thin and elastic dough skin. Popular fillings are minced pork, diced shrimp, fish, ground chicken, beef, and vegetables. They can be cooked by boiling, steaming, frying or baking.

How they're made: Almost all Chinese people can make dumplings. First they mix the dough, second make the dough into round "wrappers" with a rolling pin, third fill the wrappers with stuffing, fourth pinch the "wrapper" together into the desired shape, and fifth cook them.

Different Dumpling Fillings Have Different Meanings

Chinese don't eat Chinese sauerkraut (酸菜 suāncài /swann-tseye/) dumplings at Spring Festival, because it implies a poor and difficult future. On New Year's Eve it is a tradition to eat dumplings with cabbage and radish, implying that one's skin will become fair and one's mood will become gentle.

How to Make LUCKY Dumplings

When making dumplings there should be a good number of pleats. If you make the junction too flat, it is thought to purport poverty.

Some Chinese put a white thread inside a dumpling, and the one who eats that dumpling is supposed to possess longevity. Sometimes a copper coin is put in a dumpling, and the one who eats it is supposed to become wealthy.

Dumplings should be arranged in lines instead of circles, because circles of dumplings are supposed to mean one's life will go round in circles, never going anywhere.

Lucky Saying for Eating Dumplings

3. Spring Rolls — Wealth

Spring rolls (春卷 Chūnjuǎn /chwnn- jwen/) get their name because they are traditionally eaten during the Spring Festival. It is a dish especially popular in East China: Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Fujian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, etc.

Spring rolls are a Cantonese dim sum dish of cylindrical-shaped rolls filled with vegetables, meat, or something sweet. Fillings are wrapped in thin dough wrappers, then fried, when the spring rolls are given their golden-yellow color.

Lucky Saying for Eating Spring Rolls

4. Glutinous Rice Cake — a Higher Income or Position

Chinese New Year cakes

Glutinous rice cake (年糕 Niángāo /nyen-gaoww/) is a traditional Chinese New Year recipe. In Chinese, glutinous rice cake sounds like it means "'getting higher year-on- by year"'. In Chinese people's minds, this means the higher you are the more prosperous your business is a general improvement in life. The main ingredients of niangao are sticky rice, sugar, chestnuts, Chinese dates, and lotus leaves.

5. Sweet Rice Balls — Family Togetherness

Sweet rice balls

Sweet rice ball (汤圆 Tāngyuán /tung-ywen/) is the main food for China's Lantern Festival, however, in south China, people eat them throughout the Spring Festival. The pronunciation and round shape of tangyuan are associated with reunion and being together. That's why they are favored by the Chinese during the New Year celebrations.

Lucky Sayings for Eating Tangyuan

6. Longevity Noodles — Happiness and Longevity

Longevity noodles (长寿面 Chángshòu Miàn /chung-show myen/) unsurprisingly symbolize a wish for longevity. Their length and unsevered preparation are also symbolic of the eater's life.

They are longer than normal noodles and uncut, either fried and served on a plate, or boiled and served in a bowl with their broth.

7. Good Fortune Fruit — Fullness and Wealth

Certain fruits are eaten during the Chinese New Year period, such as tangerines and oranges, and pomeloes. They are selected as they are particularly round and "golden" in color, symbolizing fullness and wealth, but more obviously for the lucky sound they bring when spoken.

Chinese New Year fruits

Eating and displaying tangerines and oranges is believed to bring good luck and fortune due to their pronunciation, and even writing. The Chinese for orange (and tangerine) is 橙 (chéng /chnng/), which sounds the same as the Chinese for 'success' (成). One of the ways of writing tangerine (桔 jú /jyoo/) contains the Chinese character for luck (吉 jí /jee/).

Eating pomeloes/shaddocks is thought to bring continuous prosperity. The more you eat, the more wealth it will bring, as the traditional saying goes. The Chinese for pomelo (柚 yòu /yo/) sounds like 'to have' (有 yǒu), except for the tone, and exactly like 'again' (又 yòu).

A New Year means a new Animal in the Chinese Culture. The Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Pig include 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043...

People with Chinese zodiac Pig sign are considerate, responsible, independent and optimistic. They always show generousness and mercy to endure other people's mistakes, which help them gain harmonious interpersonal relationships. However, sometimes they will behave lazy and lack actions. In addition, pure hearts would let them be cheated easily in daily life.

StrengthsWarm-hearted, good-tempered, loyal, honest, gentle

WeaknessesNaive, gullible, sluggish, short-tempered

As the Zodiac Year of Birth (Ben Ming Nian) for people of Pig sign, 2019 could be a year full of ups and downs in all respects for them. They could receive support and help from their colleagues and leaders, but might feel stressful under too many regulations. The fortune in wealth is fair. Although they can expect a salary increase and also gain more income from financial products, there could be a lot of unexpected expenditure offsetting the favorable money increase. As for love relationship, single females of Chinese zodiac Pig may have a fairly good fortune and could start a sweet relationship in 2019.

The Month of the Wood Rat of the Chinese calendar starts on December 7th, 2018 and ends on January 6th, 2019. On December 6th, the new moon announces the passage in the Chinese calendar from the Water Pig Month to the Month of the Wood Rat of the Year of the Earth Dog 2018.

It is a dynamic and warm cycle during which the family ties are consolidated, coupled with an increase in the desire for material possession.

According to the monthly Chinese horoscope of December 2018 and beginning of January 2019, the passage of the Rat (of the month) in the Dog (of the year) announces a period of positive actions supported by an inflexible will to face the difficulties with more ardor and insurance.

A Month of the Rat is an opportunity to explore, delve into and analyze problems in depth in order to find the most appropriate solution to the events that affect our daily lives.

On a social level, one's self-image can momentarily become more important than usual. Elegance and sobriety can take precedence over pageantry and exhibition in order to display an image of stability and anchorage. In addition, the desire to imagine, conceive and give life to new ideas, based on positive and simple values, is definitely relevant.

When starting a new project, the need for approval from one of one's peers isn't felt as much as a necessity. The Rat possesses in him secret and varied resources that allow many new initiatives to emerge from the 12 signs of Chinese astrology. In addition, we can expect help and moral support when our endeavor is implemented. It is even possible to return an unfavorable situation to one's advantage and extract an unsuspected personal profit, provided necessary insurance was in place to begin with.

The only negative point to note for this period concerns the character of the two Chinese zodiac signs whose energies dominate the calendar of the month. It should be known that the Dog (of the year) and the Rat (of the month) have anxious natures. Therefore, care should be taken not to be overcome by pessimism in the event of a delay in the progress of one's aspirations. While hopes are immediate, good things always take time to mature and bear fruit.

The Month of the Water Pig of the Chinese calendar starts on November 8th, 2018 and ends on December 6th, 2018. On November 7th, the new moon announces the passage in the Chinese calendar from the Water Dog Month to the Month of the Water Pig of the Year of the Earth Dog 2018.

According to the Chinese horoscope, the 2018 Water Pig Month begins on November 8, 2018 and ends on December 6, 2018. The month of November is always synonymous with the preparation of the end of year festivities. This is why socially, activities around the home and family are usually preferred. Luck, charm, sensuality and creative intelligence coexist during the lunar month of the twelfth animal of the Chinese zodiac, for the greatest happiness of all.

The Month of the Pig is often the occasion to combine moments of relaxation and pleasure but also to take the time to make a point on the priorities of the daily routine. It is therefore good to ignore any possible rigidity in order to be able to free the chains that can attach one to one's habits and can slow one in one's life projects. This perspective could occupy the first place in the lists of existential resolutions specific to the Month of the Pig 2018.

The majority of Chinese zodiac signs are less prone to criticism and sarcasm against their peers and are more willing than usual to be generous. Indeed, during the Year of the Dog 2018, it is during the Month of the Pig that one can be able to observe a strong increase of altruism. In summary, the current month is that of clairvoyance, of concretization, but also of receptivity to the needs of one's fellows.

However, even if the astrological conjuncture is particularly geared to those who wish to accommodate the tastes and feelings of people of their choice to please them, one must not forget that unlike those one can believe, any Pig conscious of his natural credulity is much less naive than he appears. One must therefore beware of possible breaches of trust. But in case of unexpected setbacks that must be faced at all costs, the benevolent and fortunate energy of the Water Pig can greatly reduce the damage.